Tuesday, 14 December 2010

Tim Holtz giveaway

As it's nearly at the end of the year and in celebration of all things Tim, I've got a bit of a surprise for you guys. I have a blog givaway!!!!!! It has been quite an amazing year this year where Tim is concerned, so if you are new to my blog let's do a little recap of events. The beginning of the year Tim launched tons of fabulous new products with Ranger Industries, who of course are masters of all things inky. The guys at Sizzix produced Tim's wonderful dies and embossing folders which have just turned out to be the hottest products on the market....we can't keep those babies in stock!!!! Oh, and I mustn't forget the Vagabond, Tim's electronic die cutting machine......this will be available here in the UK in February. Then of course Advantus produced Tim's Ideaology range and I have to say these embellishments have to be my favourites, I love to be able to add lots of detail to my work and these gorgeous goodies help me to do that with ease. Tonic are the manufacturers of Tim's brilliant scissors and last but not least Stampers Anonymous manufacture Tim's range of stamps.

During the summer I got an email from Tim inviting me to be part of his design team. I could not believe my eyes when I read the email, I must have read it three of four times before I convinced myself that it was from him and not one of my friends playing a game on me. I enjoyed every moment of the challenge, it made me push myself just that little bit further with my creative projects as I now had a standard to live up to. Sadly, due to Tim's overwhelming commitments, it wasn't something that realistically he could continue with. If he can't give something his all, then it is better to not do it and I admire him for admitting that he is only human like the rest of us and it was not to be, but I thank him for the opportunity and I will always continue to use his products as I just love them.

Next came the breaking news that Tim was able to accept an invitation that Leandra and I offered to be guest tutor at one of our Artsycrafts events next February......how lucky are we???? Leandra and I are also teaching at this event but how excited are we to be able to offer a class here in the UK taught by Tim himself. It is a unique opportunity and I have no idea why Leandra and I were so worried about selling the tickets as we managed to sell them all in under forty minutes!!!!! We would have been happy if we sold them all be the end of the year....I think we were a tad naive don't you???

Tim is more than generous when it comes to sharing his ideas, techniques and creativity and just like the last few years, he didn't disappoint us, this year he came up with another "12 tags of Christmas" to inspire everyone. If you havn't seen Tim's step by step instructions for these tags click here and all will be revealed, you really need to check this out.

So as the year comes to an end and we eagerly await CHA to find out what Tim has in store for us next year, all you have to do to have a chance of becoming the proud owner of the bundle of Tim's goodies is to leave a comment here on my blog, mention the giveaway on your blog with a link back here....simples!!! It's a scrummy bundle of stash......good luck......I hope you win. The winner will be announced on New Years Day.

What a fabulous selection of goodies. I love the Tim embellishments and use them all the time in my artwork, the more the merrier LOL. I also enjoyed looking at your DT pieces they were all inspirational. Have a wonderful Christmas and Best Wishes for The New Year. Thanks for the opportunity to win some goodies, I will post on my sidebar on my blog. Take care. Tracy Evans x x

What a fabulous giveaway Lin. You were a great addition to Tim's design team - what a shame it couldn't last longer. Can't wait until Feb to come on the Tim event and to do a workshop with you and Leandra :)

What a fantastic giveaway. It would be brilliant if I won these goodies as i'm just beginning to be more arty in my crafting but i never seem to have the tools etc that i need to try all the different ideas I see on your blog or Tims etc.

You have indeed had a hell of a year Lin, and it couldn't of happened to a nicer lady.I'm just so gutted i missed out on the tim tickets as i was taken into hospital the day they went on sale, how unlucky am I.. still maybe he'll come back to artsycraft again, well my fingers are crossed anyway!I did get to play along with his 12 tags for the very first time this year which was wicked.Your candy is very very generous so it would be rude of me not to put my name in the hat x Have a lovely christmas hun, and all the best for 2011 xx Minxy xx

What an amazing year you've had Lin, it's been wonderful in the main, apart from the fire of course, and I hope 2011 will be just as good for you. Fabulous blog candy, will add it to my side bar to spread the word. thanks for the chance to win. Have a lovely Christmas with your family. xx

WOW...what a wonderful give-away! That is so cool that you got to be a DT member for Tim...very very few people can say that!! How exciting to have him come teach a class with you. Loved his twelve tags this year and I'll love it next year too! I will put a special link on the right sidebar of my blog linking to this give-away!

I started following when Tim decided he was disbanding the team so that I could keep a better eye on my favorites - How exciting for you to see him this coming February! Can't wait to see what you all do in your class - Across seas is a bit out of my range, but it never stops me from being inspired =) - can't wait to see who wins this fun bundle!

Wow, wow, wow what fabby blog candy :DI have posted it on my blog :DI have thoroughly enjoyed playing along with the 12 tags for the first time, and still can't believe this time last year I just did not GET TH!!! LOLNow I'm an addict!!! Julie xx

I am a total fan of all things Tim and with that have spent so much money this year on items that I wanted - sorry NEEDED! Having said that, I see many goodies of his in your picture that I don't have!! How could that be??? I therefore hope to put that right by leaving this comment and adding the details to my blog. Thanks for the chance.

What a fabulous giveway. I'm looking forward to breaking up from school so that I can make a start on trying out some of Tim's inspirational tags.here's my linkhttp://craftyunicorn.blogspot.com/2010/12/tim-holtz-giveaway.html

Happy Christmas Lin. At the rates time is flying it won't be long before February's class :-)

what a great crafting year its been,truly inspirational work, great tutorials and a lovely shop to indulge our crafty shopping and now a chance to win some goodies....looking forward to 2011best wishes

I'll never forget that evening of excitement, buying the tickets and waiting for the emails to come through. And now as each day goes by the anticipation of receiving the actual ticket is just too much to bare. Roll on 2011 and the final and still unbelievable finale :-)))))))))Looking forward to the sale too.Sarah xPS posted it on my blog

It was my first year of Tims tags for Christmas and it was a wonderful adventure and loved every minute of it.... I will certainly display your terrific giveaway as LB Crafts is a most amazing shop as is your blog of tutorials. So please enter my name into the draw. Many many thanks. Annette x

I so love everything Tim and I'm still so excited that you were a member (and will always be in my heart) of his team. Your work inspires the HECK outta me LInda. Thanks for everything YOU have done this year.

Wow, wow, wow. what a generous and fantastic giveaway. Boy would I feel like I had gone to heaven if I won this. Thank you so much for a chance to win.Wishing you a Happy Christmas and a Peaceful, joyous and healthy new year.Don't know how to put it on my side bar but will but a posting on my blog. Hugs x ChrisB

I really enjoyed doing Tim's tags this year. I actually cut the top 1/2 inch off of the tag & then made mine into Christmas cards when I was done with the tag portion.Thanks for the chance at such an awesome giveaway.I don't have a blog but will be spreading the word to my online friends.

Wow what an awesome giveaway. Sadly I don't have a blog I can post this on, but thought maybe if I leave a comment I could be included anyway....thank you for your brilliant and inspirational blog! Zoe :)

That's a fantastic giveaway, thanks so much for the chance of winning it. What a year. Thanks to YOU as well as TH for all the inspiration and good luck for another great year in 2011. A Crafty Merry Christmas too!JoZarty xx

Thats an awesome giveaway!!! I also cant wait for the workshop in February, I am lucky enough to got my hand on a ticket and I'm rather excited to meet the man himself!!!In the meantime keep getting inky and thanks fo a chance of winning this!!! Anika

omgosh, what an exciting year you have had, and what an honour to be on Tim's design team! I can't imagine his schedule and totally understand why he had to stop the design team. Also very exciting that Tim is going to be doing classes for you!! YEAH!!! Thank you for the chance to win this incredible blog candy! I have linked you in my sidebar!Have a wonderful evening,:)Kim P.

What a prize..... Brilliant, tho I don't have a blog but will tell crafters I know lol! I lol when my DH comments on 'my Tim', and he's not even jealous that I love another!!! I think there are lots of us who think he's the bestest and can't wait to see him and all the girls when my sis and I get over in feb- so excited :)Jeanette

Sooooo COOL! First and foremost, sorry your not on the Tim team any longer but WOW what a wonderful opportunity you have had to meet and "play" with Tim and Mario. Your prize giveaway looks awesome. What a wonderful xmas present to someone during this hard economic time. Thank you for the chance to win the prize giveaway. Merry Xmas. Michele msmith1@pbcgov.org

what a great give away, i do hope i win it. I have to say your tim holtz pieces have been inspiring and i just love reading your blog. Keep up the fantastic work and looking forward to all the new stuff in 2011.karen x

WOW Lin.. quite an impressive pile of stash to give away... and your post was written so eloquently... you're a class act. I haven't forgotten about your cozy corn pillows - as soon as I survive the holidays I will get started on them - promise! I'll definitely put a link to your giveaway on my blog. Was a pleasure to meet you and get some UK stash in your store - I was in heaven! Merry Christmas to you!

Wow, what a great giveaway Linda. Your inspiration this year has been fabulous, and I've enjoyed seeing your creations along the way. I've loved coming to your classes too. Have a very Happy Christmas, and I look forward to seeing what you come up with in 2011, Judith xx

No blog to post to, but I'll comment anyway...I love YOUR blog and have been a faithful follower since I found it several months ago....your Tim posts always make me laugh! He does seem superhuman at times!Love your work and will continue to follow your blog even with out the Design Team status!

I too have just discovered your blog and become a follower. I just love Tim, his ideas and creativity are amazing and I just LOVE all his products, so thanks for the chance to win. Wish I was in the UK next feb I could have gate crashed your event, I'm sure you wouldn't turn me away when I have come all the way from West Australia !!Look forward to seeing more exciting stuff on your blog.hugsSue xo

Very nice candy!!! What a fabulous selection of goodies. I love the Tim embellishments !!! I linked it on sidebarhttp://larisa-raznosti.blogspot.com/I am a follower. Thanks for the chance to win)) Hugs. Larisa. xxx

Wow ....what fab candy thanks for chance to win!Mr T is inspiration to all us crafters never fails to come up with some amazing techniques and creations.One hell of a guy.I am big follower have added candy to my ncandy jar.Thanks and fingers crossedhugs judex

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW what a great giveaway.I love Tim s stuff and sinds i am follower of your blog,( a few monds) i am every day take a look, so i can see what for beautiful things you make with Tim s stuff.I pray for this beautiful giveaway.

How lucky you were to be chosen for Tim's Design Team. You really talented and your works just awesome!!! Thanks for the chance to win this fantastic giveaway! I would like to be the lucky winner! Looove Tim's products.Marry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!!Thanks!

Wonderful year, Lin, and Tims accolade was so well deserved as you are so talented... I managed to get one of those tickets so how excited am I???!!! Hope you have a fab crimble and hope I win these great goodies!!!Frankiexx

You are one lucky girl to have met Tim personally! I read your blog on a regular basis - too bad I live in Austria so I cannot attend your exciting workshops. Thank you for the chance to win this outstanding TH package. Good luck with all your future projects - you rock, girl!!!!

Hello Lin , bet February can't come quick enough !!! Wish I'd been able to come, however my chum Kath is counting down the days !! so I'll be picking up lots of inspiration from her on her return--- that is when she comes down from cloud nine he he !Have a great Christmas and you and Leandra have a fab time with Tim,Anne xxx

What wonderful goodies Lin! And, what a year you've had, so well-deserved, you're a very talented lady! And, I can't wait for Feb!!! :o)))Hope you & your family have a lovely christmas & new year!love Alison xx

Wauw Lin, your year sounds just amazing. So happy for you. And just like you I'm eager to see what Tim gots in store for us this time. Thanks for the change to win this generous give-away. It looks so great, I'll keep my fingers crossed. Bye Irene

I've just heard that I've got a space on the February day to have classes with yourself, Leandra and Tim. I'm just so excited!!!! And now I can enter to take part in the giveaway. What a fantastic chance to win some super goodies. Thank you so much.

Wow, what a wonderfully generous Christmassy treat. I would be very happy to give it a lovely cosy crafty home. After seeing you demo at shows for a while, I was delighted to make it to LB in Olney in person for a class in June. Fab class, fab shopping - you are a treasure - thanks for bringing us such special inspiration.

Lin, oh what FAB candy you have on offer. You've had a wonderful year craft-wise and it's such a pity that Tim's DT couldn't continue but he's so busy/popular it's understandable that it had to end. I wonder what the highlight might be for 2010? I wish I could have come to his event in February. My kids wanted to know what I wanted for Christmas and I said a visit to the house by Tim would be fab but instead as that's not possible I've asked for one of his paper pads as I fell in love with them at the NEC. No doubt I'll hear the squeals of everyone attending 14 miles down the road and I will be VERY GREEN with envy!!! I have put a link to your candy in my sidebar. Best wishes, Kym xxx

Wauw, this is a very great candy. Love these Tim Holtz goodies and I am greatful for this chance of winning them. Hope I'd be lucky this time! Merry Christmas!!Hugs, Marianne from http://Mariannesblogje.blogspot.com

Hi Lin - thanks for such a generous giveaway. I've just recently started incorporating Tim into my artsy life, and I'm oh-so-happy! Sadly, while I always have loads of crafty stuff on my wish list, the Santa I married doesn't seem to understand their importance. *wink* Perhaps this year the "blog giveaway" stars will shine on me. I'll post on my sidebar, of course. Cheers to all!

Fantastic giveaway, Lin! It certainly has been the "Year of Tim". He is everywhere I look in the scrap/stamp world. And everyone is talking about his creativity. And what a genuine fellow he is. You were very fortubate to be chosen to be on his design team, even if it was for such a short time. And he is going to the UK for your event, too! I was lucky enough to go on this year's cruise with him and .... am booked for 2011's one, too! Aren't we lucky girls!!

Well, I can say that I do not have anything in your giveaway stash. What a generous New Year's gift! That Tim sure is a crafty genius! And you are going to be rubbing elbows with him, very lucky! I really enjoyed the Christmas tags this year, it is so interesting to see what it has been inspired everyone to make. Wow, I am rambling on. Thank you for the opportunity to win! I don't have a blog but I can post the picture up on my Flickr account. Everyone who visits the Simon Says Stamp and Show entries will see it. Thanks again.

Best wishes!

Katieimkt (at) excite.com(here is where I posted the photo and link back to your blog... http://www.flickr.com/photos/53388866@N02/5264991551/)

google given me a headache today lol...but ty for the giveaway offering...too fab! Merry Christmas! was bummed about the design team as well...but it will work out...he is just so busy it seems...and u enjoy him soon enuf!!!!! what a year!

oh my sweetiethis is a amazingly, great, yummy candythank you so much for the chance to win thisi've linked it on my sidebarslowely i've more and more tim holtz product, so this would be so perfect to enlarge my crafting goodieshugs angelique

Hi linda,what a year it has been,not only for Tim, but for you as well,you have had some amazing classes on offer this year,& your blog it always packed with amazing tutorials & inspiration, not to mention Penny & Bob so congrats for that,I would love to win the goodies on offer (as I crave anything tim produces,it's all a must have, lol)so thanks again to you for a year packed with fab inspiration, & your patience when I am in your classes.have a grate christmas,Kat x.

OMG what a stunner of a giveaway!!...and I can't think of any better way to start the New Year with winning this super selection of Tim's Goodies!!Looking forward to meeting you, Leandra and of course Tim!! at the Artsycrafts event next year!! :)

I was a tim follower and found your blog because of him.I think the art that you create is simply amazing. I would love just an ounce of the talent that either of you have. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2011

This is a fabulous give away, unfortunately I do not have a blog currently thus I am out of the running :( I love all of your art though and very sad that the design team has ended. Good Luck in all your future endeavors, and I look forward to viewing all your creations in the future!

Wow thanks for the opportunity, I like everyone else, adore Tim, can't get enough of his products and tutorials. I live in Australia and guess what I just bought the Vagabond. Sorry you guys have to wait til Feb though. It's a dream. Hugs Suzanne x

i can not even begin to say how much i like your blog,thrilled to be a part of your world and to witness your talent. i am a huge follower of Tim, i spread the word to everyone in our little town of Quesnel B.C. i don't have a blog but word of mouth and showcasing all tim products in my studio has really taken my scrappin buddies by storm, we cannot get enough of his inkyness. merry christmas to you and your family and thanks for the chance to be a small part of your life

Luck is not usually on my side in these things, but since it's TIM stuff I can't resist the opportunity!! Thanks for the generous possibility ;-) I can hope, right?

To say I'm all about Tim is an understatement LOL. I can be found lurking in his Blog several times a day and had the great fortune of taking 2 classes with him in Ohio this year WOW is all I can say. It's his generous spirit and love of his followers that makes him so unique.

Sad to see the design team break up but so glad you are here! Happy Christmas and congrats on getting Mr. Tim over there.